TC and all, ther should be no conflict.
the primary aim of all policemen is to protect life. A quick analogy
A policemen chasing an armed robber comes across (dirty b**tard) a victim with severe gunshot wounds. He is the only man there
does he stay with the victim and try to save his life or continue the chase....
And for VFR of course the policeman makes the decision to go/ not go it a police aircraft. The pilot is just the driver!